SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant Position Available

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated 'Good' secondary school in Wilmslow. This is a full-time position starting ASAP and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of becoming permanent based on performance. The role offers a competitive weekly pay range of £419.25 - £500.

Role Overview:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to thrive in their educational environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Individual Support: Providing one-on-one assistance to students with SEMH needs, helping them to manage their emotions, develop coping strategies, and improve their behaviour.
• Small Group Interventions: Leading small group sessions focused on social skills, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.
• In-Class Assistance: Working alongside teachers to support students within the classroom, ensuring they are engaged and able to participate fully in lessons.
• Progress Monitoring: Keeping detailed records of student progress and behaviour, and regularly reporting to teachers, parents, and senior leadership.
• Personalised Support Plans: Developing and implementing tailored support plans for individual students in collaboration with teachers and other support staff.
• Crisis Intervention: Responding to behavioural or emotional crises, providing immediate support and intervention when necessary.
• Parental Communication: Liaising with parents and carers to keep them informed of their child's progress and to enlist their support in strategies to improve their child's SEMH needs.
• Professional Development: Participating in training and professional development opportunities to stay updated with best practices in supporting students with SEMH needs.

Requirements:

• Experience working with secondary school students, particularly those with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of social, emotional, and mental health challenges and strategies to support students facing these issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping students succeed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in education, psychology, or a related field are advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay of £419.25 - £500.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' social, emotional, and academic success.
• Potential for the role to become permanent based on performance.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and helping them to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please contact Teaching Personnel with your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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